What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

I can't recommend a good one, but I discovered a very bad one when I
bought my last tea kettle. I bought it at Target a year or so ago - I
can't find a brand name on it, it's not their own brand. It seemed very
attractive and nice in the store - I don't use a tea kettle that much,
so I wasn't looking for anything fancy. But once I got it home, I
discovered that in order to pour out of it, you have to remove the
whistling cap from the spout. While boiling steam is coming out of the
spout. This requires fast fingers and an oven mitt, which is really
stupid - I can't imagine who designed it!

I keep wanting to buy another one, but since I don't use it all that
often (I don't drink tea or coffee), it seems a waste to spend another
$10-$20 on an item that isn't broken, exactly, just inconvenient.
That's a fair sum of money to me.

Karen

> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

I can't recommend a good one, but I discovered a very bad one when I
bought my last tea kettle. I bought it at Target a year or so ago - I
can't find a brand name on it, it's not their own brand. It seemed very
attractive and nice in the store - I don't use a tea kettle that much,
so I wasn't looking for anything fancy. But once I got it home, I
discovered that in order to pour out of it, you have to remove the
whistling cap from the spout. While boiling steam is coming out of the
spout. This requires fast fingers and an oven mitt, which is really
stupid - I can't imagine who designed it!

I keep wanting to buy another one, but since I don't use it all that
often (I don't drink tea or coffee), it seems a waste to spend another
$10-$20 on an item that isn't broken, exactly, just inconvenient.
That's a fair sum of money to me.

Karen

Karen Wheless > wrote:

> > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> > operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.
>
> I can't recommend a good one, but I discovered a very bad one when I
> bought my last tea kettle. I bought it at Target a year or so ago - I
> can't find a brand name on it, it's not their own brand. It seemed very
> attractive and nice in the store - I don't use a tea kettle that much,
> so I wasn't looking for anything fancy. But once I got it home, I
> discovered that in order to pour out of it, you have to remove the
> whistling cap from the spout. While boiling steam is coming out of the
> spout. This requires fast fingers and an oven mitt, which is really
> stupid - I can't imagine who designed it!

That's a stupid design. I have seen many inexpensive ones that have a
mechanism under handle which lets you open the spout.

You might consider getting one of these and giving/selling yours to
someone who doesn't want a whistle (presumably the spout cover can be
detached and thrown away).

Unfortunately I don't have the make or model #, hopefully other posts
in this thread will make specific recommendations.

Karen Wheless > wrote:

> > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> > operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.
>
> I can't recommend a good one, but I discovered a very bad one when I
> bought my last tea kettle. I bought it at Target a year or so ago - I
> can't find a brand name on it, it's not their own brand. It seemed very
> attractive and nice in the store - I don't use a tea kettle that much,
> so I wasn't looking for anything fancy. But once I got it home, I
> discovered that in order to pour out of it, you have to remove the
> whistling cap from the spout. While boiling steam is coming out of the
> spout. This requires fast fingers and an oven mitt, which is really
> stupid - I can't imagine who designed it!

That's a stupid design. I have seen many inexpensive ones that have a
mechanism under handle which lets you open the spout.

You might consider getting one of these and giving/selling yours to
someone who doesn't want a whistle (presumably the spout cover can be
detached and thrown away).

Unfortunately I don't have the make or model #, hopefully other posts
in this thread will make specific recommendations.

AKT wrote:
>
> Karen Wheless > wrote:
>
> > > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> > > operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.
> >
> > I can't recommend a good one, but I discovered a very bad one when I
> > bought my last tea kettle. I bought it at Target a year or so ago - I
> > can't find a brand name on it, it's not their own brand. It seemed very
> > attractive and nice in the store - I don't use a tea kettle that much,
> > so I wasn't looking for anything fancy. But once I got it home, I
> > discovered that in order to pour out of it, you have to remove the
> > whistling cap from the spout. While boiling steam is coming out of the
> > spout. This requires fast fingers and an oven mitt, which is really
> > stupid - I can't imagine who designed it!
>
> That's a stupid design. I have seen many inexpensive ones that have a
> mechanism under handle which lets you open the spout.
>
> You might consider getting one of these and giving/selling yours to
> someone who doesn't want a whistle (presumably the spout cover can be
> detached and thrown away).
>
> Unfortunately I don't have the make or model #, hopefully other posts
> in this thread will make specific recommendations.


A kettle (electric or stove top) is an essential part of a British
kitchen, and the most used thing in it other than the floor. The best
non-whistling kettle I've used was the Aga one, but it is big and heavy,
and not worth the money if you only use it occasionally and don't have
an Aga... Other than that, any kettle that doesn't leak is good. If
you must have a whistle, look for a nice cheap one with a mechanism for
opening the spout from the handle.

My own kettle is an electric one. It's glass... Looks good, but a pain
in the bum as it dribbles when you pour! Trouble is that it was
expensive and other than the dribble, it works well. Try a few for
pouring before you buy! One day I'm going to smash this thing if it
drips scalding water on my feet again!
--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

AKT wrote:
>
> Karen Wheless > wrote:
>
> > > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> > > operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.
> >
> > I can't recommend a good one, but I discovered a very bad one when I
> > bought my last tea kettle. I bought it at Target a year or so ago - I
> > can't find a brand name on it, it's not their own brand. It seemed very
> > attractive and nice in the store - I don't use a tea kettle that much,
> > so I wasn't looking for anything fancy. But once I got it home, I
> > discovered that in order to pour out of it, you have to remove the
> > whistling cap from the spout. While boiling steam is coming out of the
> > spout. This requires fast fingers and an oven mitt, which is really
> > stupid - I can't imagine who designed it!
>
> That's a stupid design. I have seen many inexpensive ones that have a
> mechanism under handle which lets you open the spout.
>
> You might consider getting one of these and giving/selling yours to
> someone who doesn't want a whistle (presumably the spout cover can be
> detached and thrown away).
>
> Unfortunately I don't have the make or model #, hopefully other posts
> in this thread will make specific recommendations.


A kettle (electric or stove top) is an essential part of a British
kitchen, and the most used thing in it other than the floor. The best
non-whistling kettle I've used was the Aga one, but it is big and heavy,
and not worth the money if you only use it occasionally and don't have
an Aga... Other than that, any kettle that doesn't leak is good. If
you must have a whistle, look for a nice cheap one with a mechanism for
opening the spout from the handle.

My own kettle is an electric one. It's glass... Looks good, but a pain
in the bum as it dribbles when you pour! Trouble is that it was
expensive and other than the dribble, it works well. Try a few for
pouring before you buy! One day I'm going to smash this thing if it
drips scalding water on my feet again!
--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

I wish I remembered manufacturer's names for you. We got a fancy tea
kettle some time ago. It cost somewhere around $40.00, looked way cool
and worked the way you describe with a whistle. It lasted less than a
year at which point the bottom burned out. It had been made so poorly
that the metal at the bottom started leaking. We replaced it with the
cheapest model at Walmart. This is an ugly green thunky thing with none
of the silver designed grace of the previous one. This one still works.


--Lia


RPS wrote:
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

I wish I remembered manufacturer's names for you. We got a fancy tea
kettle some time ago. It cost somewhere around $40.00, looked way cool
and worked the way you describe with a whistle. It lasted less than a
year at which point the bottom burned out. It had been made so poorly
that the metal at the bottom started leaking. We replaced it with the
cheapest model at Walmart. This is an ugly green thunky thing with none
of the silver designed grace of the previous one. This one still works.


--Lia


RPS wrote:
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

On 5/7/2004 1:39 AM Ted shuffled out of his cave and grunted these great
(and sometimes not so great) words of knowledge:

My wife and I drink a fair amount of tea. We have a stainless steel,
copper bottom, Revere Ware kettle. The handle is some type of bakelite
with a lever to open the spout. The inside is "tinned" and it has a
whistle. We have had the kettle for almost 5 years and have used it on
a coil type electric range and at present a glass top range. The only
negative on this (and just about all of them) is cleaning around where
the bakelite comes up against the spout. I have to use the point of a
knife to get in the tiny groove. I don't know the cost now, but when we
bought it, it was about $15 (US).


> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

On 5/7/2004 1:39 AM Ted shuffled out of his cave and grunted these great
(and sometimes not so great) words of knowledge:

My wife and I drink a fair amount of tea. We have a stainless steel,
copper bottom, Revere Ware kettle. The handle is some type of bakelite
with a lever to open the spout. The inside is "tinned" and it has a
whistle. We have had the kettle for almost 5 years and have used it on
a coil type electric range and at present a glass top range. The only
negative on this (and just about all of them) is cleaning around where
the bakelite comes up against the spout. I have to use the point of a
knife to get in the tiny groove. I don't know the cost now, but when we
bought it, it was about $15 (US).


> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

RPS > asked in message ...
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle,
> convenient to operate the spout, and the handle should not
> get uncomfortably hot.

You forgot to mention price-ceiling; how much are you willing to spend? How
long/much do you plan on using it?

My personal choice is the Simplex copper (coil-bottomed). It's 1-3/4 quart
capacity holds enough water to make a pot of tea and several individual
portions. The raised body (coils) allows it to heat water more quickly than
traditional kettles. The copper is /striking/ to look at and not too
difficult to clean when it gets spattered. Most importantly, the handle
doesn't get HOT after the water heats! It also has a whistle that can be
heard throughout Castle Ranger and into the garage if I'm out-and-about
tinkering.

The Ranger

RPS > asked in message ...
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle,
> convenient to operate the spout, and the handle should not
> get uncomfortably hot.

You forgot to mention price-ceiling; how much are you willing to spend? How
long/much do you plan on using it?

My personal choice is the Simplex copper (coil-bottomed). It's 1-3/4 quart
capacity holds enough water to make a pot of tea and several individual
portions. The raised body (coils) allows it to heat water more quickly than
traditional kettles. The copper is /striking/ to look at and not too
difficult to clean when it gets spattered. Most importantly, the handle
doesn't get HOT after the water heats! It also has a whistle that can be
heard throughout Castle Ranger and into the garage if I'm out-and-about
tinkering.

The Ranger

RPS wrote:
>
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.


Copper kettle- $35 at Home Goods.


trent
--
"This user has a pattern of behaviour in the usenet group chi.forsale
that borders on abusive."

RPS wrote:
>
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.


Copper kettle- $35 at Home Goods.


trent
--
"This user has a pattern of behaviour in the usenet group chi.forsale
that borders on abusive."

"Ted Campanelli" > wrote in message
...
> On 5/7/2004 1:39 AM Ted shuffled out of his cave and grunted these great
> (and sometimes not so great) words of knowledge:
>
> My wife and I drink a fair amount of tea. We have a stainless steel,
> copper bottom, Revere Ware kettle. The handle is some type of bakelite
> with a lever to open the spout. The inside is "tinned" and it has a
> whistle. We have had the kettle for almost 5 years and have used it on
> a coil type electric range and at present a glass top range. The only
> negative on this (and just about all of them) is cleaning around where
> the bakelite comes up against the spout. I have to use the point of a
> knife to get in the tiny groove. I don't know the cost now, but when we
> bought it, it was about $15 (US).
>
>
> > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> > operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.
>

That's what I have. I can't even remember how long we've had it. Maybe
12-13 years. Still works. Has the mechanism for opening the lid, so you
don't get fingers scalded. I don't recall using a hotpad to handle it,
either.

Dawn

"Ted Campanelli" > wrote in message
...
> On 5/7/2004 1:39 AM Ted shuffled out of his cave and grunted these great
> (and sometimes not so great) words of knowledge:
>
> My wife and I drink a fair amount of tea. We have a stainless steel,
> copper bottom, Revere Ware kettle. The handle is some type of bakelite
> with a lever to open the spout. The inside is "tinned" and it has a
> whistle. We have had the kettle for almost 5 years and have used it on
> a coil type electric range and at present a glass top range. The only
> negative on this (and just about all of them) is cleaning around where
> the bakelite comes up against the spout. I have to use the point of a
> knife to get in the tiny groove. I don't know the cost now, but when we
> bought it, it was about $15 (US).
>
>
> > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> > operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.
>

That's what I have. I can't even remember how long we've had it. Maybe
12-13 years. Still works. Has the mechanism for opening the lid, so you
don't get fingers scalded. I don't recall using a hotpad to handle it,
either.

Dawn

In chi.eats Ted Campanelli > wrote:
>
> My wife and I drink a fair amount of tea. We have a stainless steel,
> copper bottom, Revere Ware kettle. The handle is some type of bakelite
> with a lever to open the spout. The inside is "tinned" and it has a
> whistle. We have had the kettle for almost 5 years and have used it on
> a coil type electric range and at present a glass top range. The only
> negative on this (and just about all of them) is cleaning around where
> the bakelite comes up against the spout. I have to use the point of a
> knife to get in the tiny groove. I don't know the cost now, but when we
> bought it, it was about $15 (US).

I'll second the Revere Ware kettle. We've got a small one and it's served
us well for almost a year. We had 2 OXO Good Grips kettles - one we
bought and the whistle stopped working after about 6 months, so they sent
us a replacement one, and the whistle stopped on that one also. The OXO
kettle was pretty cool - weighted so the spout opens when you tip it, the
whistle was harmonic (instead of the shrill "tweeeeee" that most are), but
it just didn't keep working the way it was supposed to (we need a whistle
so the kettle doesn't boil dry while we're doing something else other than
watching the kettle).

brian
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In chi.eats Ted Campanelli > wrote:
>
> My wife and I drink a fair amount of tea. We have a stainless steel,
> copper bottom, Revere Ware kettle. The handle is some type of bakelite
> with a lever to open the spout. The inside is "tinned" and it has a
> whistle. We have had the kettle for almost 5 years and have used it on
> a coil type electric range and at present a glass top range. The only
> negative on this (and just about all of them) is cleaning around where
> the bakelite comes up against the spout. I have to use the point of a
> knife to get in the tiny groove. I don't know the cost now, but when we
> bought it, it was about $15 (US).

I'll second the Revere Ware kettle. We've got a small one and it's served
us well for almost a year. We had 2 OXO Good Grips kettles - one we
bought and the whistle stopped working after about 6 months, so they sent
us a replacement one, and the whistle stopped on that one also. The OXO
kettle was pretty cool - weighted so the spout opens when you tip it, the
whistle was harmonic (instead of the shrill "tweeeeee" that most are), but
it just didn't keep working the way it was supposed to (we need a whistle
so the kettle doesn't boil dry while we're doing something else other than
watching the kettle).

brian
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have to change the reply address to

Brian or Sharon Beuchaw wrote:
> (we need a whistle
> so the kettle doesn't boil dry while we're doing something else other than
> watching the kettle).
>
You might want to consider a cordless elctric kettle, with an automatic
shutoff.

Sheila

Brian or Sharon Beuchaw wrote:
> (we need a whistle
> so the kettle doesn't boil dry while we're doing something else other than
> watching the kettle).
>
You might want to consider a cordless elctric kettle, with an automatic
shutoff.

Sheila

http://tinyurl.com/2chkq

Philips Electric Kettle HD4651
Price: $34.99

had this thing for over a year of daily use, works perfectly, love it


"trent" > wrote in message
...
> RPS wrote:
> >
> > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> > operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.
>
>
> Copper kettle- $35 at Home Goods.
>
>
> trent
> --
> "This user has a pattern of behaviour in the usenet group chi.forsale
> that borders on abusive."

http://tinyurl.com/2chkq

Philips Electric Kettle HD4651
Price: $34.99

had this thing for over a year of daily use, works perfectly, love it


"trent" > wrote in message
...
> RPS wrote:
> >
> > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> > operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.
>
>
> Copper kettle- $35 at Home Goods.
>
>
> trent
> --
> "This user has a pattern of behaviour in the usenet group chi.forsale
> that borders on abusive."

Sofia > wrote:

> Philips Electric Kettle HD4651
> Price: $34.99
>

I thought the OP specified stovetop.

> > RPS wrote:
> > >
> > > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle,
> > > convenient to operate the spout,...

Sofia > wrote:

> Philips Electric Kettle HD4651
> Price: $34.99
>

I thought the OP specified stovetop.

> > RPS wrote:
> > >
> > > What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle,
> > > convenient to operate the spout,...

On Fri, 07 May 2004 05:39:31 GMT, RPS > wrote:

>What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
>operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

Mine looks like this........

http://www.ukcamping.co.uk/ishop/images/962/241.jpg


Great kettle and cost me $11.00 when I bought it (including tax)
several years ago. I will never use another.

On Fri, 07 May 2004 05:39:31 GMT, RPS > wrote:

>What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
>operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

Mine looks like this........

http://www.ukcamping.co.uk/ishop/images/962/241.jpg


Great kettle and cost me $11.00 when I bought it (including tax)
several years ago. I will never use another.

RPS wrote:
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

This is not what you asked for, but I suggest you consider an
electric kettle, non wistling. They turn off automatically, they're
portable so you can bring it to the dining or living room, and they
don't make loud obnoxious noises. There a bit more expensive but very
convenient.

RPS wrote:
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

This is not what you asked for, but I suggest you consider an
electric kettle, non wistling. They turn off automatically, they're
portable so you can bring it to the dining or living room, and they
don't make loud obnoxious noises. There a bit more expensive but very
convenient.

On Fri, 07 May 2004 05:39:31 +0000, RPS wrote:

> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

<this is not the question you asked>
We've been REALLY happy with our hotspot boiling water dispenser.
It might not meet the needs of the particularly picky, as the water
is 10-15 degrees below boiling, but a number of our favorite teas
do not require 212 degree water (and, after all, there are yuppies
in Denver).
</not the question you asked>

Martin
--
Martin Golding | If you boil it,
DoD #236 BMWMOA #55952 SMTC #2 | they will come.

On Fri, 07 May 2004 05:39:31 +0000, RPS wrote:

> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

<this is not the question you asked>
We've been REALLY happy with our hotspot boiling water dispenser.
It might not meet the needs of the particularly picky, as the water
is 10-15 degrees below boiling, but a number of our favorite teas
do not require 212 degree water (and, after all, there are yuppies
in Denver).
</not the question you asked>

Martin
--
Martin Golding | If you boil it,
DoD #236 BMWMOA #55952 SMTC #2 | they will come.

OXO Good Grips.

Like everything else I've got from them, exceptional quality. Good handle &
other parts as well.

Instead of a whistle, the sound it makes is like a train whistle (2-tone).

I make a pot of iced tea each day in it & love it!

Van in Albany


"RPS" > wrote in message ...
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

OXO Good Grips.

Like everything else I've got from them, exceptional quality. Good handle &
other parts as well.

Instead of a whistle, the sound it makes is like a train whistle (2-tone).

I make a pot of iced tea each day in it & love it!

Van in Albany


"RPS" > wrote in message ...
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

"The Ranger" > wrote:
> My personal choice is the Simplex copper (coil-bottomed). It's 1-3/4 quart
> capacity holds enough water to make a pot of tea and several individual
> portions. The raised body (coils) allows it to heat water more quickly
than
> traditional kettles. The copper is /striking/ to look at and not too
> difficult to clean when it gets spattered. Most importantly, the handle
> doesn't get HOT after the water heats! It also has a whistle that can be
> heard throughout Castle Ranger and into the garage if I'm out-and-about
> tinkering.

I'll second that suggestion... I've got the same model and use it quite
regularly
in the cooler months.

The Simplex copper kettles come in several models. The one described above
which I also have is for a gas stove only. It also comes in a model with a
flat bottom
for electric or gas. The kettle either comes in plain copper, or in chrome
plated
copper. I've seen the four variants: copper/gas, chrome/gas, copper/flat
bottomed,
chrome/flat bottomed.

The whistle can definitely be easily heard, even if it is a bit shrill. The
whistle is in
the removable cover. The spout doesn't have to be opened... there is a
automatic ball in the
spout that holds the steam for the whistle whichs rolls out the way for
pouring.

"The Ranger" > wrote:
> My personal choice is the Simplex copper (coil-bottomed). It's 1-3/4 quart
> capacity holds enough water to make a pot of tea and several individual
> portions. The raised body (coils) allows it to heat water more quickly
than
> traditional kettles. The copper is /striking/ to look at and not too
> difficult to clean when it gets spattered. Most importantly, the handle
> doesn't get HOT after the water heats! It also has a whistle that can be
> heard throughout Castle Ranger and into the garage if I'm out-and-about
> tinkering.

I'll second that suggestion... I've got the same model and use it quite
regularly
in the cooler months.

The Simplex copper kettles come in several models. The one described above
which I also have is for a gas stove only. It also comes in a model with a
flat bottom
for electric or gas. The kettle either comes in plain copper, or in chrome
plated
copper. I've seen the four variants: copper/gas, chrome/gas, copper/flat
bottomed,
chrome/flat bottomed.

The whistle can definitely be easily heard, even if it is a bit shrill. The
whistle is in
the removable cover. The spout doesn't have to be opened... there is a
automatic ball in the
spout that holds the steam for the whistle whichs rolls out the way for
pouring.

RPS wrote:
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

Darn good question.

In addition to all other desired features, I would like one
with a WIDE lid, so that the kettle can be opened for cleaning
inside.

The water in this part of Dallas is full of alkaloids that
soon form waterstones. The kettle has to be boiled with
vinegar and scrubbed a couple of times to remove the
waterstones. The vinegar looks like sewage once the stone
dissolves. It's dreadful.

So, here, cleaning the insides is important.

--
John

RPS wrote:
> What's a good stovetop tea kettle? Should have a whistle, convenient to
> operate the spout, and the handle should not get uncomfortably hot.

Darn good question.

In addition to all other desired features, I would like one
with a WIDE lid, so that the kettle can be opened for cleaning
inside.

The water in this part of Dallas is full of alkaloids that
soon form waterstones. The kettle has to be boiled with
vinegar and scrubbed a couple of times to remove the
waterstones. The vinegar looks like sewage once the stone
dissolves. It's dreadful.

So, here, cleaning the insides is important.

--
John

Julia Altshuler > wrote:

> I wish I remembered manufacturer's names for you. We got a fancy tea
> kettle some time ago. It cost somewhere around $40.00, looked way cool
> and worked the way you describe with a whistle. It lasted less than a
> year at which point the bottom burned out. It had been made so poorly
> that the metal at the bottom started leaking. We replaced it with the
> cheapest model at Walmart. This is an ugly green thunky thing with none
> of the silver designed grace of the previous one. This one still works.

Sounds like one of the more recent Revereware kettles. They're lovely,
but both of us in the family have a tendency to be out of earshot when
the whistle starts. After the third kettle in a year, we went out and
bought a Sunbeam Hotshot. :-)

Julia Altshuler > wrote:

> I wish I remembered manufacturer's names for you. We got a fancy tea
> kettle some time ago. It cost somewhere around $40.00, looked way cool
> and worked the way you describe with a whistle. It lasted less than a
> year at which point the bottom burned out. It had been made so poorly
> that the metal at the bottom started leaking. We replaced it with the
> cheapest model at Walmart. This is an ugly green thunky thing with none
> of the silver designed grace of the previous one. This one still works.

Sounds like one of the more recent Revereware kettles. They're lovely,
but both of us in the family have a tendency to be out of earshot when
the whistle starts. After the third kettle in a year, we went out and
bought a Sunbeam Hotshot. :-)

Kate Dicey > wrote:
>My own kettle is an electric one. It's glass... Looks good, but a pain
>in the bum as it dribbles when you pour! Trouble is that it was
>expensive and other than the dribble, it works well. Try a few for
>pouring before you buy! One day I'm going to smash this thing if it
>drips scalding water on my feet again!

I posted a rec for this the other day:

http://www.toastess.com/products/products_frame.htm

It's cheap, and it feels cheap, being just a plastic
water pitcher with a big whonking (1 kilowatt) heating
element in it.

But it boils water like it was born to it, and it doesn't
drip that I've ever noticed.

--Blair
"And it doesn't care if you're
heating the water for tea or
soup or coffee or nothing."